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KUWAIT: The Central Agency for Information Technology (CAIT), in cooperation with Google Cloud, on Wednesday launched the second edition of the National Digital Skills Initiative, aimed at empowering Kuwaiti professionals and enhancing their capabilities in advanced digital technologies. Minister of State for Communications Affairs Omar Al-Omar said the initiative marks an important milestone in Kuwait’s comprehensive digital development efforts. “It provides employees across all sectors with practical experience in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, contributing to higher institutional efficiency and improving the quality of services offered to citizens and residents,” he stated.Al-Omar emphasized that developing national competencies in modern…

KUWAIT: Minister of State for Municipal Affairs and Minister of State for Housing Affairs Abdullatif Al-Meshari announced the launch of three housing packages totaling 15,000 units for real estate developers in Mutlaa, Saad Al-Abdullah and Jaber Al-Ahmad. The announcement was made during the launch of a promotional campaign at Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Center to qualify participating companies.Al-Meshari highlighted that the initiative is part of the government’s partnership with the private sector to address Kuwait’s housing needs, emphasizing the sector’s role as a key partner in national development. He stressed that the first three projects should be approached collaboratively and noted…

A goal and assist from a reinvigorated Phil Foden secured a comfortable 2-0 win for Manchester City against Huddersfield Town to book their place in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.City will now face Championship side Swansea City away from home in the next round, with fixtures set to be played in the week commencing October 27. Foden and Nico O’Reilly were the only two players to retain their spots in the starting line-up from the 1-1 draw against Arsenal on Sunday and it was the former who fired the hosts ahead in the 18th minute.After linking up well…

Joao Palhinha scored an overhead kick opener to help Tottenham beat League One side Doncaster 3-0 at home to reach the Carabao Cup fourth round.Palhinha was one of four players to retain his place from Saturday’s 2-2 Premier League draw at Brighton as Spurs boss Thomas Frank made seven changes. The Portugal international struck an acrobatic 14th-minute goal from a corner as he pounced on Doncaster goalkeeper Ian Lawlor’s poor punch to finish wonderfully into an empty net. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Doncaster’s Jay McGrath scored an own goal to double Spurs’ lead Spurs…

William Osula and Joelinton both scored twice as Newcastle eased past League One leaders Bradford with a 4-1 Carabao Cup third-round victory. The holders face tougher opposition in the next round as they host Tottenham, with the tie taking place in the week commencing October 27. Eddie Howe’s side produced a potent attacking performance against Bradford that showcased their creative talent. Osula caused major problems throughout, and captain Bruno Guimaraes provided two assists in a dazzling midfield display.Bradford, however, did not leave Tyneside without a consolation as boyhood Magpies fan Andy Cook hammered home a brilliant half-volley. Please use Chrome…

KUWAIT: The Kuwaiti Women’s Hopes Association, in collaboration with the Center for Gulf and Arabian Peninsula Studies at Kuwait University, organized a scientific forum on Wednesday titled “Women between Rights and Belonging: Legal, Social, Sharia and Educational Dimensions.” The forum, attended by academics and specialists, examined various issues concerning Kuwaiti women and explored solutions to enhance their societal and legal standing.Chairperson of the association, Wedad Al-Mishaal, told KUNA that the forum aims to propose solutions and recommendations for women’s issues by engaging experts across legal, social, Sharia and educational fields. She highlighted legislative achievements benefiting Kuwaiti women, while emphasizing that…

In collaboration between the Ministry of Health, Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital, Zain and KFAS KUWAIT: Relying on Zain’s leadership in international connectivity and with the support of the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS), the Ministry of Health, represented by the surgical team at Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital led by Dr Suleiman Al-Mazidi, Dr Muhannad Al-Haddad and Dr Humoud Al-Rashidi, has achieved a new global feat by performing an intercontinental remote robotic surgery from Kuwait on a patient in Brazil, at a distance exceeding 12,000 kilometers. It is the farthest by distance in history, under review by the Guinness World…

Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa attends a protest against a tent shelter for migrants at Floyd Bennett Field in the Brooklyn borough of New York City on August 22, 2023. Paul Frangipane | Corbis News | Getty ImagesCurtis Sliwa, the Republican nominee in the race for mayor of New York City, said Wednesday that he has received at least seven calls from “emissaries” of wealthy people who have repeatedly offered him money to end his campaign.Sliwa slammed those offers as “unethical and illegal.”And he warned that if he receives one more such offer, he will begin revealing names of the…

KUWAIT: In line with its unwavering commitment to bringing the dreams of ill children to reality, National Bank of Kuwait helped Asrar, one of NBK Children’s Hospital patients, make her dream come true. This came as part of the bank’s humanitarian initiative “I Dream to Be”, in its thirteenth consecutive year, which is an embodiment of NBK’s values of supporting children and giving them hope and strength to face the challenges of illness.Eleven-year-old Asrar has always dreamt of becoming a pediatrician to help children with their treatment journey and meet the inspirational figure in this field Dr Ahmed Al-Awadhi, the…

Shanaz Hemmati, a veteran of two multibillion-dollar startups, says any prospective entrepreneur needs to remember one key lesson before launching a new business.No matter how confident you are in your business idea, seek out as many prospective customers or clients as you can and get their feedback before you commit to a business model, she says.Hemmati and Ross Buhrdorf are the co-founders of ZenBusiness, which makes artificial intelligence software aimed at helping first-time entrepreneurs navigate the regulatory processes of starting a small business. They launched the business in 2017, and it was most recently valued at $1.7 billion in November…